triumphant
/trʌɪˈʌmf(ə)nt
/adjective
1Having won a battle or contest; victorious: two of their triumphant Cup team [postpositive]: a comic fairy tale about innocence triumphant...
- Each of the domes represents a battle in Ivan's triumphant war against the rebellious khan of Kazan.
- The long-awaited opening will mark the triumphant end of a battle stretching back up to four years.
- To be triumphant in the battle, you have to focus on your innate desire to be good.
Synonyms
victorious, successful, winning, prize-winning, conquering;
undefeated, unbeaten, unvanquished
1.1Feeling or expressing jubilation after a victory or achievement: he couldn’t suppress a triumphant smile...
- "Reason number three right there, " Faith said with a triumphant smile.
- People forgot the gloom of post-war hardships and were joyful, proud and triumphant.
- When Canada wins by one point, Joe is triumphant - Team USA humbled and shocked.
Synonyms
jubilant, exultant, elated, rejoicing, joyful, joyous, delighted, gleeful, proud, cock-a-hoop;
gloating, boastful, swaggering
Origin
Late Middle English (in the sense 'victorious'): from Old French, or from Latin triumphant- 'celebrating a triumph', from the verb triumphare (see triumph).
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